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  1. Just subscribed for 3 yrs, looking forward to...

    Just subscribed for 3 yrs, looking forward to using it to enrich my retirement for my family and myself.
    Between my Commander, wife's Cherokee Trailhawk, and 2 Wranglers we should make it!
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    Retired in 2011. 32 yrs driving, 2/3 of it...

    Retired in 2011. 32 yrs driving, 2/3 of it driving in the N.E. out of Buffalo,NY. Last 10 1/2 in Louisville, KY working local/yard. UPS last employer. 4 yrs Navy in fleet amphibious forces 75-79.
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    My first wreck in a truck was in 'frozen fog'...

    My first wreck in a truck was in 'frozen fog' just south of Williamsport, PA on US15. Half way up the mountain headed south, came on quick and put me and the rig right in the ditch!
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    If you take to a shop, I'd recommend a 4X4 place,...

    If you take to a shop, I'd recommend a 4X4 place, the labor should be less than an hour, but you'll probabally pay an hour, and the part is very reasonable. When I lifted my XK I work with the tech...
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    Saturday was windows down and sun roof...

    Saturday was windows down and sun roof back.Sunday got stormy and cold. Went out Sunday nite to get a quick bite and had about 1 1/2" of water in the drivers side foot well, drivers side head liner...
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    Before my road trip to Dallas in early March a...

    Before my road trip to Dallas in early March a K&N and molded splash guards. Rest of year, track down a rattle in the lower right side in the cabin, nice clay bar and a good wax, Weather Tech molded...
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    Don't tow with my XK and won't. We use 1727Goldie...

    Don't tow with my XK and won't. We use 1727Goldie for that.
  8. Thread: Shade Reel

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    Pulled out the shade reel and found the tension...

    Pulled out the shade reel and found the tension slot was rounded. Decided to cut off the reel and use the mount to hold the screen tight and shut. Non-functioning fix for now.
  9. Sticky: Inking the ride!

    1721172217231724My Few>Will eventually add Trail Rated to rt cowl and a 65 badge to the back.
  10. Thread: Shade Reel

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    Thanks! Might get to tacling it sooner than...

    Thanks! Might get to tacling it sooner than later. It been a while since I've brought out the toolbox that says "interior" on it! That is a great thread thanks for the link!
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    Sticky: Well I think I'll order the Orange ones. After...

    Well I think I'll order the Orange ones. After reading this whole thread they seem to be first choice.
  12. Thread: Shade Reel

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    Went to the dealer, they were moderately helpful,...

    Went to the dealer, they were moderately helpful, got a good picture of the assembly. $162 was their best price for a new reel. It may have to wait, my garage is full of Super Beetle and F150! When I...
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    Sticky: 1700My name is John. 3 years in the US Navy and...

    1700My name is John. 3 years in the US Navy and 32 years behind the wheel of a truck. Wonderful wife who is a RN that works with new mothers & infants postpartum.3 grown girls and 2...
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    Congrats! Start staying up all night, sniffing...

    Congrats! Start staying up all night, sniffing formula, and wearing baby powder!! It is a blast, and a great excuse to buy alot of JEEP toys!
  15. Thread: Shade Reel

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    Shade Reel

    Has anyone replaced/repaired a reel for the shades? My pass side shade doesn't work and wanted to know if anyone had removed one. I have interior trim tools and really want to pull it out and get...
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    Sticky: When I put the new tires on today 3 of the 5...

    When I put the new tires on today 3 of the 5 where bad. So the good ones are in the front until I can get new ones. The two in the front are new so they should last a while, the others where done....
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    Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm looking forward...

    Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm looking forward to an engaging and enlightening experience!
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    Greetings from Derbytown

    Hello XKers!

    My name is John, Sandy is my XK(she's khaki). Family tradition to name our vehicles.

    '06 4.7 QT2 and everthing except Nav/Rear Ent. So I am guessing a base with alot of...
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